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Load management: Earn bill credits for using less energy

Earn bill credits, support lower costs for everyone and help ensure our communities receive reliable power by moving energy together.

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What is Load Management?

When energy use moves in sync, everything works better

Load management plays a key role in supporting the power grid when it’s needed most. During extreme weather conditions, especially periods of intense heat or cold, energy demand spikes. By making small, temporary adjustments together, we help reduce strain on the system we all rely on.

231,615 Marylanders this summer have already supported the grid by making small changes which contributes to lower energy costs, keeps energy stable and reduces pressure on the system. With BGE, participants can even get rewarded for being part of that coordinated effort.

Here's how it works

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During peak days, energy demand spikes.
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Small adjustments to your electricity use help relieve stress on the grid.
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Enrolled participants earn monthly bill credits.
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EXTRA REWARDS ─ Earn even more on Energy Savings Days.

How to get involved and get rewarded

Connected Rewards (Available now)

$10 in bill credits/month per eligible smart thermostat. Year round earning opportunities (Up to $120 every year)
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PeakRewards (Existing participants only)

$10 in bill credits/month per enrolled device
Learn More

Are you a PeakRewards participant and interested in a Connected Rewards pre-enrolled smart thermostat? You may be eligible for one at no additional cost, please click here for more information.

Don’t have a smart thermostat yet? 

We offer different ways for you to get one and can help make upgrading more affordable or even at no additional cost. Explore your options:

Have an EV?

If you own or are considering purchasing an electric vehicle, explore our EV programs. 

BGE’s commitment  

We are dedicated to providing reliable energy and meeting our customers' needs. The more customers who participate in load management programs, the more we can collectively lower energy costs and minimize service interruptions. Read more about our path to clean energy. 

BGE’s My Account has tools to help you understand and be aware of your household energy usage to help inform how you can adjust your routine to reduce your usage during Demand Response Adjustments. If you don’t already have a free account, sign up now and check out the View My Usage feature.

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EmPOWER Maryland programs are funded by a charge on your energy bill. EmPOWER programs can help you reduce your energy consumption and save you money. Learn more about EmPOWER Maryland.

The EmPOWER Maryland charge funds programs that can help you reduce your energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and save you money. Since the inception of the EmPOWER Maryland program in 2008, the programs have saved $14.5 billion on installed measures at a cost of $4.1 billion. In addition to new program costs, this charge includes paying off the uncollected costs that were accrued over time by programs required by the EmPOWER statute and authorized by the Commission. In accordance with House Bill 864 the uncollected amounts will be fully paid by the end of 2032.